Art Director (Digital and Brand)

Commune; Bruton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing design-led self-care brand in the United Kingdom seeks an Art Director to shape its visual identity across various platforms. This position demands creativity and collaboration, emphasizing strong digital design skills, experience in photoshoot planning, and proficiency in tools like Figma. The role requires regular attendance in the Somerset office at first, transitioning to London. You'll be integral to delivering cohesive and impactful visual communications as part of a dynamic team.

Benefits

Collaborate with industry leaders

Opportunities for career growth

Immersive creative environment in Somerset

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in art direction or digital design roles.
• Demonstrated experience planning and art directing photoshoots.
• Strong digital design skills, with experience designing for websites and e-commerce.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the visual expression of the Commune brand.
• Translate creative direction into strong visual executions.
• Own and contribute to the art direction of seasonal campaigns.

Skills

Art direction

Digital design

Photoshoot planning

E-commerce design

Collaboration

Tools

Figma

Shopify

Job description

About Commune

Born in Somerset, Commune is a design‑led self‑care brand. Rooted in community with a focus on natural formulations and true sustainability, each of our products is created to simplify our daily rituals. Every detail — from meticulous, clean ingredient selection to fully recyclable packaging — reflects our commitment to responsible living and timelessbeauty.

We partner exclusively with the world’s most prestigious retailers, hospitality venues, and private members’ clubs to bring Commune into spaces that share our values of intentional design, sustainability, and considered luxury. Our partners include Harrods, Liberty, Violet Grey, Mecca, Estelle Manor, and many more.

As a growing company, we’re building something special: an intentional community that believes in the power of Togetherness, a sense of belonging, connection and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Art Director to help bring Commune’s visual world to life across every touchpoint — from our website and social channels to campaigns, retail, and packaging. This role is both conceptual and hands‑on, ideal for a designer–art director who cares deeply about craft, detail, and consistency, and who’s excited to grow within a collaborative creative team.

Working closely with our Head of Brand Content and Creative Director / Co-Founder, you’ll help execute seasonal campaigns, product launches, and always‑on content, while ensuring the brand’s visual language is thoughtful, cohesive, and expressive across digital and physical spaces.

This is a highly collaborative role requiring regular in‑office attendance. Initially, you must be in our Somerset office at least three days per week. Once our London office is fully set up mid-2026, the role will be based in‑office there.

What You’ll Do

• Help shape and execute the visual expression of the Commune brand across:
  • Website and e‑commerce (Shopify)
  • Social and video content
  • Performance marketing assets
  • Retail environments and experiences
  • Packaging and printed materials
• Translate creative direction and brand strategy into strong visual executions across channels
• Own and contribute to the art direction of seasonal campaigns, product launches, and key brand moments
• Partner closely with the Head of Brand Content to bring editorial, social, and video storytelling to life
• Collaborate with the Creative Director / Co-Founder to execute and evolve the brand’s visual language
• Plan, art direct, and facilitate photoshoots and video shoots, including:
• Develop concepts, mood boards, references, and shot lists
• Support location, prop, and talent sourcing
• Brief and work with photographers, filmmakers, stylists, models, and other collaborators
• Ensure shoots deliver versatile assets for web, social, retail, and campaigns
• Design digital‑first creative with a strong understanding of layout, typography, UX, and motion
• Support the creation and upkeep of visual guidelines and templates
• Contribute to retail and packaging design with attention to materiality, finish, and luxury detail
• Balance creative ambition with practical execution, particularly in e‑commerce and performance contexts
  

Who You Are

• Minimum 5 years of experience in art direction or digital design roles, ideally within luxury, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, or retail brands
• Demonstrated experience planning and art directing photoshoots or content productions
• Keen interest in all things design, including product design, fashion, art, interiors, and architecture
• Strong digital design skills, with experience designing for websites, e‑commerce, and social platforms
• Proficiency in Figma for collaborative design, iteration, and handoff across digital projects
• Familiarity with Shopify or e‑commerce environments
• A strong visual eye aligned with Commune's aesthetic, and a solid foundation in typography, composition, and visual hierarchy
• Comfort working across still and moving image
• Curious and informed about design trends, tools, and emerging digital approaches
• Collaborative mindset and experience working closely with content, brand, and creative leads
• An interest in brand‑building over time, not just one‑off campaigns
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
  

Why Commune?

• Collaborate with the finest: Cultivate relationships with our team of industry leaders and rising world‑class talent, plus esteemed retailers and exclusive hospitality venues across the globe
• Be part of a brand with a purpose: Commune is a celebration of sustainability, artistry, and impeccable craftsmanship, guided by bringing like‑minded people together
• Grow with us: Play an integral role in our expansion, shaping new markets and forging meaningful partnerships with meaningful opportunities for career and personal growth
• Be inspired by your surroundings: Spend six months immersed in the serenity and creativity of Somerset — where our brand ethos is rooted — before the role relocates to our London office

How to Apply

If our visual aesthetic resonates with you, and you feel you can enhance and shape the future of Commune's global expression, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your portfolio, including references across brand and digital design, experience, and salary expectations to [e-mail].

Commune is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Welcome to Commune. We’re so pleased to have you with us.